Rose Bygrave1

#21113, (c 1875 - )
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Child of Rose Bygrave and George Fernee

NoteRose Bygrave and Hannah Elizabeth Bygrave married cousins George & Edward Spencer Fernee. Hannah was Rose's aunt. 
BirthRose Bygrave was born circa 1875 in England.2
 
Passenger ListShe was listed on a manifest dated 3 Oct 1903 for the SS New York, arriving in New York from Southampton. Details from the list: Rose Bygrave, age 28, laundress, English, last residence Mitcham, destination Philadelphia, passage paid by self, has $12, never been to the United States, going to join her intended husband Geo Fernee, 419 Commerce Street, Philadelphia.3 
MarriageShe married George Fernee, son of Anthony Fernee and Ann Marshall, in 1903 in Philadelphia.1
 
1910 CensusRose Bygrave and George Fernee appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 3426 Bouvier Street, enumerated 15 Apr 1910. George was 45, married 7 years, born in England, parents born in England, immigrated in 1891, a gardener working on own account, and rented his home. Rose was 35, married 7 years, has had one child, none now living, was born in England and her parents were born in England.2 
Passenger ListRose Bygrave was listed on a manifest dated 4 Nov 1913 for the SS Dominion, arriving in Philadelphia from Liverpool. The information recorded stated that she was 37 years 9 months old, married, nationality English, born in London England, nearest relative there brother Wm Humphreys of 14 Calvert Road Tottenham, final destination Philadelphia, had $15, had lived in the U.S. 11 years, husband Geo Fernee of 20716 35th St, 5'2" dark complexion, brown hair and eyes.4 
(Mentioned) Passenger ListShe was mentioned on a passenger manifest for George Fernee on 10 Jul 1918 as nearest relative, wife Rose Fernee of 229 E. Elkhart Street, Philadelphia, Pa.5 
1920 CensusRose Bygrave and George Fernee appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 229 East Elkhart Street. George was 55, immigrated in 1889, naturalized in 1908, was born in England, parents born in England, and worked as a Watchman at the shipyard. Rose was 44, immigrated in 1903 and was naturalized in 1908, was born in England, and her parents were born in England. They owned their home with a mortgage.6 
Research Note There is a possible death record for Rose in California: Rose Fernee, spouse's initial G, 28 October 1928, age 53m registered in Santa Barbara County, State file # 53632. She is buried in Carpinteria Cemetery in Santa Barbara County [California death index at familysearch; findagrave]. 
Last Edited8 May 2013

Citations

  1. Philadelphia Orphan's Court Indexes to Marriages, 1885-1916, image at Family Search Historic Records Online, Fernee George (Rose Bygrave) 1903 #166746.
  2. Online image of the 1910 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, 38-WD Philadelphia City, Roll 1408, Page 178.
  3. New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com) "Rose Bygrave, SS New York, 1903."
  4. Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945, images (www.ancestry.com) "SS Dominion, arrived in Philadelphia 4 November 1913."
  5. New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com).
  6. Online image of the 1920 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, <www.heritagequest.com>), Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, 33-WD Philadelphia, Roll 1626, Page 33.
  7. Death Records of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1803-1915. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, George Ferney, 1909, #22316.